Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) are trained in all aspects of anesthesia administration. Following dental school, they complete a minimum of four years of training in a hospital-based surgical residency program alongside medical residents in general surgery, anesthesia and other medical specialties. During this time, OMS residents evaluate patients for anesthesia, deliver the anesthetic and monitor post-anesthetic patients during their medical anesthesiology rotation. In addition, OMS residents evaluate their own patients and perform procedures along with administering the anesthesia.
Your OMS trained alongside medical anesthesia residents.
Extensive Training and Experience
As a result of extensive training, every oral and maxillofacial surgeon is well-prepared to appropriately administer local anesthesia, and all forms of sedation including general anesthesia. Your OMS is experienced in airway management, endotracheal intubation, establishing and maintaining intravenous lines as well as managing complications and emergencies that may arise during the administration of anesthesia.
Article Courtesy of AAOMS, https://myoms.org/
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